scholarly journals Mental Health Promotion in Schools: Foundations

2009 ◽  
Vol 109 (4) ◽  
pp. 329-341 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthias Jerusalem ◽  
Johannes Klein Hessling

1997 ◽  
Vol 5 (4) ◽  
pp. 159-162 ◽  
Author(s):  
Rhonda Galbally ◽  
Chris Borthwick

Mental health is a key element in every aspect of health. Poor mental health impacts both directly and indirectly on health, both through biopsychological effects and in its influence on risk behaviour. Health promotion must address these factors in the settings where people live and work. Schools – primary and post primary – are where children and young people spend the greater part of their days, and are thus a key setting.


Sign in / Sign up

Export Citation Format

Share Document